Simulators for training in ultrasound guided procedures.

Syed Farjad Sultan; Shorten, George; Iohom, Gabriella

The four major categories of skill sets associated with proficiency in ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia are 1) understanding device operations, 2) image optimization, 3) image interpretation and 4) visualization of needle insertion and injection of the local anesthetic solution. Of these, visualization of needle insertion and injection of local anaesthetic solution can be practiced using simulators and phantoms. This survey of existing simulators summarizes advantages and disadvantages of each. Current deficits pertain to the validation process.

MEDICAL imaging systems; LOCAL anesthetics; ULTRASONIC imaging; MEDICAL equipment; IMAGING phantoms

Medical Ultrasonography, 2013, Vol 15, Issue 2, p125

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Academic Journal

10.11152/mu.2013.2066.152.sfs1gs2